Thursday 13: Confessions, volume III
Yesterday I discovered there are seven weeks until December 1. SEVEN. Which means 9-ish weeks until Christmas. To distract myself from that …
A Grateful Heart: It’s them little things that count
Despite the fact that I woke up at 4 a.m. to catch a 6 a.m. flight today, I’m feeling quite chipper. And …
“Get your $*** done”: Reflections on a social media moratorium
There is a reason I get so much work done on planes… no internet! I do believe long periods of internet deprivation will …
New Year’s Resolutions: A fourth quarter assessment
So what if I keep my goals in an Excel spreadsheet! Photo credit. It’s the 281st day of the year and as …
Banishing verbal fillers: How, umm, to like, stop saying umm and stuff
“Umm, my name is Chris and I’m um, going to talk about a project I, uh, worked on last spring.” “This is …
A Grateful Heart: Celebrating another big-haired sister
Did you know they have a Pope-themed room at our local Buca di Beppo? Emily sat in the chair of honor, naturally, …
Project Green Thumbs: If praying mantises could talk…
… They would say “Go away, stalker!” So I’ve had a little mantis obsession in my garden this summer… It started with …
Eight things to remember when your gas tank is drilled (or with other unfortunate car events)
Public service announcement: If you see someone in this position, especially in a public parking lot, they are up to no good. …
Braceface Chronicles: The joys of public teeth brushing and discovering the Colgate “Wisp”
Not a substitute for regular brushing, but these waterless brushes are good when out and about. Photo credit. On a good day, I …
A Grateful Heart: Friends, the secret to surviving comprehensive exams
Gratitude: “A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life.” Robert Emmons* On the first day, they put me in solitary. …